The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 23,000

€ 26,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1480
1786
2048
1482
1825
1979
1786 mm
Width
1825 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1979 mm
1480 mm
Height
1482 mm
2578
4199
2700
4387
4199 mm
Length
4387 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
1K
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
9.25 kg/bhp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
645 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
610 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1320 L